Now hiring for an Activity Director for a Senior Living community.

*Covid-19 vaccination mandatory*

Position Description: The Activity Director oversees the activities team and is responsible for creating an active and home like atmosphere for our residents. This position plans, organizes, and implements activities to maximize each resident’s adjustment into Senior Living or different stages of life, maintain healthy lifestyles, and foster social engagement.

· Plan, schedule, organize, direct, and conduct a variety of activities for the residents and their visiting family members or friends.

· Uphold morale of residents by offering adequate and diversified recreational activity including trips outside the community and plan sufficient supervision for each activity.

· Reach out to residents who are confined to their rooms and attempt to find forms of engagement that they can participate in.

· Arrange visits of Priest, Rabbi, Minister, or other clergy for spiritual wellbeing of residents.

· Coordinate monthly birthday parties to honor the residents.

· Assist with parties, activities, and decorating for all holidays throughout the year with events to be held on and around the holiday with appropriate staffing.

· Inform all residents of upcoming activities through various channels including, but not limited to creating a monthly activities calendar, posting the calendar on the community bulletin board, using flyers to communicate regarding special events or changes, uploading calendars and special events on Hearth’s community’s website and uploading calendars on Hearth drop box communication method.

· Be proficient in facilitating small group or one on one activities with residents who prefer these engagements in the form of mental stimulation or other specialized focus groups as well as leading exercise modules to ensure company standards for physical wellness are being met.

· Be innovative and creative to fit the ever-changing day to day circumstances or situations. Adapt set activities to keep residents interested and attentive.

Education/Training/ Experience: Must possess an Associate Degree or one (1) year management experience in a healthcare setting. Prior experience with geriatric population, preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,341.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vestal, NY 13850: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Fitness for older adults: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location